About FurugiStar

FurugiStar was born of a fascination with the thoughts and feelings evoked by handmade antique fabrics. Textiles with a connection to the artisans and former owners hold a richness that new fabrics just don’t possess.

I identify with the Japanese concept of ‘yu yo no bi’ – beauty in practicality, and ‘mottainai’ – waste not want not. These concepts have great relevance to the sustainable fashion movement to which I hope my shop contributes, at least in a small way.

My shop specialises in Japanese textiles of history and substance. Together with antiques and vintage items found in and around Tokyo.

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5 responses to “About FurugiStar”

Super site! And really cool items you have! My compliments. I am looking for nice fabrics like this for a while and am starting to read more about boro and all the history tat comes with it. Very enthusiastic now after reading your article. Good job and keep me posted when you have nice new items, will check your Etsy, since your blog is not accesible in Qingdao, China (only through VPN) where I live as a Dutch expat working in the denim business and being a vintage and denim lover in general.

hi steph! i found a link between us on yahoo search page, it said your shop, then said my shop name and spoke of my big indigo boro bag i have listed, i wasn’t sure if you promoted it, or they linked up mysteriously…
hope this finds you well, thanks if you did it, talk to you later, danielle

This is great! You’ve provided me with so much inspirations. I’d love to talk with you and get some input. I’d love to make purchases from you for fabric to work on some urban culture garments for my own personal collections. I love the rich history and culture, and the fact that it comes from the meek hands that tended this earth. I certainly look forward to reading more post and purchasing from your Etsy store in the near future.